Jesus had been at a luncheon at a Pharisee’s house. At that event, Jesus had said some rather critical things about the Pharisees. One of the major faults he saw…

Last time, we started looking at this passage which describes a brunch that Jesus attended at a Pharisee’s house. In Jesus’ time, there were strict traditions that dictated how a…

In our culture, if someone invites you to his house for a meal, you generally put on your best behavior and try to be pleasant. You try to be inoffensive.…

Last time we began this passage by noting that Jesus had been making some rather spectacular claims for himself. He claimed to have cast out a demon by “the finger…

In our passage today, Jesus had been making some rather spectacular claims. He claimed to have cast out a demon by “the finger of God.” He claimed to be the…

The Bible tells us that a great spiritual battle is raging around us, and we cannot be indifferent. We must choose a side to support. And the side we pick…

The Bible assures us that God is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and of great mercy. He forgives iniquity, transgressions, and sins. He delights in showing mercy. He is…

In our passage today, we find that Jesus had been praying, and that led to the disciples asking him to teach them to pray. Jesus instructs his disciples in the…

We commonly disagree about what is important and what is secondary. Some things are necessary and needful, while other things, while they may be good, are not as important as…

In our passage today, a lawyer asks Jesus who his neighbor is, and Jesus responds by telling one of his best-known parables -- the story of the Good Samaritan. Even…